Jade McLay earns Rising Star nomination after four-goal effort
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Jade McLay of St Kilda has been named the Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee for round five following her standout performance against Richmond on September 13, 2026. McLay scored four goals, including three in quick succession that helped her team stay competitive, despite the Saints ultimately losing by 15 points. The 19-year-old contributed eight disposals and five score involvements during the match. St Kilda remains winless in the season so far, with their next game scheduled against West Coast at RSEA Park on September 20, 2026.
- •Jade McLay scored four goals in the match against Richmond.
- •St Kilda lost to Richmond by 15 points.
- •McLay recorded eight disposals and five score involvements.
- •The Saints remain winless after five rounds.
- •St Kilda will host West Coast next on September 20, 2026.
- 7:00 AMAFL — Young Saint earns Rising Star nom after four-goal outing
"Jade McLay is the Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominee for round five
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